REVIEWS
text would be of interest to experi-
enced implant dentists wishing to offer
a single session procedure with an
immediately functional and aesthetic
provisional restoration.
M. Devine
BIOMECHANICS IN
ORTHODONTICS: PRINCIPLES
AND PRACTICE
R. S. Nanda, Y. S. Tosun
UK: Quintessence
price £65.00; pp 168
ISBN 9780867155051
Biomechanics in orthodontics: principles
and practice is a well-illustrated and
comprehensive book that details the
dental tissue responses and mechanical
applications of orthodontic treatment
to achieve successful outcomes. Its pri-
mary reading audience is postgraduate
students and specialists who have an
interest in the study of orthodontics.
This 168 page book is divided into
nine chapters and follows two main
sections. The first section is primarily
non-clinical and provides the reader
with a good understanding of the
mechanical principles and its effects on
isolated tooth movements. The second
section details the orthodontic manage-
ment of clinical cases and the applica-
tion of these principles to provide an
effective treatment plan.
The opening chapter entitled ‘physi-
cal principles’ starts by explaining the
numerous laws of mechanics and forces
applied in orthodontics. Readers may
find this daunting when they first pick
up the book given the use of terminol-
ogy and concepts are primarily relevant
to the study of physics. This issue, how-
ever, is clearly addressed by the authors
who explain each principle system-
atically in clear and concise language
and with good use of illustrations to
allow straightforward understanding of
advanced principles.
The book continues to detail the multi-
factorial component of biomechanics
and its importance in orthodontics.
This includes the material science and
selection of wires, elastics and brackets,
manipulating forces for long and short
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term and overall effect on dental tis-
sues, to produce ideal tooth movements
without harm.
Lastly, the authors outline the appli-
cation of these rules in treating patients
with differing orthodontic needs.
Again, the systematic layout of this
book allows the reader to easily digest
the information provided by separat-
ing the chapters into the correction of
vertical, transverse and anteroposterior
discrepancies and finally space closure.
Throughout this book, the authors
have used clear language to describe
advanced principles which have been
supplemented with good use of dia-
grams, graphical data and clinical pho-
tographs that makes reading the book
straightforward and interesting. The
authors have been logical in laying out
chapters, helping the reader as one pro-
gresses through the book. Additionally,
I have been impressed with the use of
evidence-based practice where several
studies and references have been used
to help the practitioner make their own
clinical decisions. Overall, this book
would certainly be of great use to all
those who have a special interest in the
field of orthodontics.
R. S. Virdi
CONTEMPORARY
ESTHETIC DENTISTRY
G. Freedman
UK: Elsevier
price £96.99; pp 832
ISBN 9780323068956
Contemporary esthetic dentistry is an
all-encompassing detailed guide for
the clinician aiming to achieve the
highest possible aesthetic results.
This hardback is aesthetically pleas-
ing in itself with over 780 beautifully
organised pages with striking, glossy
colour photographs.
The text is divided up into manage-
able chapters which stream together
logically, covering a broad spectrum
of topics from cariology to adhesion
and direct veneers to sterilisation
and disinfection. Its layout is sensible
and easy to read, with chapters sec-
tioned into columns. There are over 57
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contributors including cosmetic den-
tists, paedodontists and implantologists
from all corners of the globe.
This book follows its title in describ-
ing modern techniques and methods to
achieve aesthetically pleasing results,
however, it expands and branches into
much more. It offers the reader a com-
plete and comprehensive insight into
the work of aesthetic dentists who are
at the top of their game.
The reader is guided through proce-
dures from treatment planning to tooth
preparation, laboratory process, adhe-
sion and polishing. Each stage outlines
how to improve on aesthetics through
variables of materials, equipment and
techniques. There are clinical photo-
graphs taken throughout the procedures
and illustrations to help the reader
to identify with the theory. The book
contains case studies with impressive
before and after clinical photographs
showcasing new attractive smiles.
The reader can appreciate the artistic
elements of dentistry with suggestions
on how to integrate these harmoniously
alongside treatment planning and
clinical skill.
The text explores the fundamentals of
aesthetic dentistry; giving an overview
without becoming excessively detailed.
The authors have kept the informa-
tion very current by referring to trade
names and showcasing various prod-
ucts. This is advantageous to clinicians
wishing to emulate the procedures.
Freedman’s book has broadened my
horizons as to what types of materials
are available and on the market, such
as gingival coloured composite which
would be indispensible when restoring
Class V lesions.
I found the text very clinically
relevant, especially the section on
achieving contact points during Class
II composite restorations. As a result of
reading this book I have made adjust-
ments to my clinical practice, with
higher aesthetic results as an outcome.
In my opinion this is less of a refer-
ence book and more of an enjoyable read
over a coffee to expand on one’s knowl-
edge base. It helps to re-affirm in the
clinician’s mind that one goal of tooth
restoration is to improve on aesthetics.
L. MacAulay